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Location-based notifications

nick.henry says:

Having push notifications arrive based on location would, to me, be life-changing. I don't have the presence of mind to check the RTM app every time I suspect there might be a task I can accomplish nearby, so a reminder would be nice.

(Allowing multiple locations for an item would also be helpful in this.) Thanks you guys rock!

Posted at 9:14pm on January 4, 2011

andrewski (Remember The Milk) says:

Hi nick.henry,Thanks for your feedback!

Posted 4 years ago

martinpacker says:

Right, getting in the car to go into town is a once-a-fortnight or so thing for me. Something like this would be very handy. Unfortunately once I've gotten in to town would be late. So some sense of where I'm GOING to be would be useful: I could check "things to do when in Wallingford" as opposed to "things to do where I AM".

Posted 4 years ago

andrewski (Remember The Milk) says:

martinpacker,For your uses, you may wish to use the Locations view to look at a map overview of where your tasks are.

Hope that helps!

Posted 4 years ago

kason says:

I completely agree with the op.

When I stop by the grocery store, I want to feel a buzz in my pocket that says "Get razors."

If locations could be grouped, it would be even more super awesome.

Also if the location of a particular task was near other tasks, it would be cool to get a notification that says, you're doing X task, there are Y tasks near X task.

Posted 4 years ago

spacebear says:

Those suggestions sound AWESOME.

Posted 4 years ago

jacobkball says:

Yes, this feature would be fantastic :-) +1 vote from me!

Posted 4 years ago

romanma says:

Absolutely important feature. I would love it. What would help in addition to that is a function activate this feature on a per-task basis.

Posted 4 years ago

roger.walter says:

+1

Posted 4 years ago

mrathee says:

Just as a side note - there is an app called "Task Aware" that does just that.

I got it and tried it and removed it in 2 days.

Why? It needs to have location services permanently in the background.

What this means for most people: I work and go to school, so I am out all day. I depend on having my phone functional and I usually have to charge it each night (though sometimes I can get away with two days)

With taskaware, at 7am my phone was t 100% and at 230pm it was under 10% and alerting me. This was with little usage - maybe 10-15 text messages and checking emails once after hour or two. Very very light usage.

So - while i would LOVE the feature, it has to be done right (and not sure what "right" would be here) or it will make the entire app useless for most people.

Posted 4 years ago

edjoon says:

I think having location aware task notifications would make RTM into a super killer app for mobile phones. You could even have it for lists...like Groceries, for example...if there's an item in your grocery list and you go by a grocery store you could get notified.

As for the battery life: I've had Google Latitude running on my iphone with background updating and the battery on my iphone4 was able to make it through the day (although I don't make calls very often). Plus I think this would be some thing that I would turn on before I go out to do errands and then turn off after I got home again (and maybe the app could do that too! -- turn off background updating when you arrive home).

Can we get a confirmation from someone at RTM if this is in the pipeline?

Posted 3 years ago

ranbarton says:

One thing worth mentioning is that such alerts would need to be implemented with some smarts. If I have a grocery list with forty items on it, and I arrive at the grocery, one buzz to nudge me to look at my list may not be necessary, but it would be helpful. Forty separate buzzes would be overwhelming.

Posted 3 years ago

yonah says:

Uh... the Android app has had this for months - it works great. I tag my grocery list with the grocery location and when I park my car - voila it's there!

Posted 3 years ago

mrathee says:

could not emphasize this more - SO useful - had a dedicated app to do this for a while and it was great. too bad the app didnt use RTMs list lol

This would be huge for me to remember my tasks. there have been countless times that I have driven by a post office or specific store when i needed to mail or return something, only to remember when i get home and take a look at my @home tasks.

Posted 3 years ago

530045941 says:

Does the iPhone even allow apps to monitor your location at that level, without having the app actively running / checking location all the time? I think this is more likely an Apple issue than an RTM issue. :(

Posted 3 years ago

fukatsu says:

I'm waiting. Anytime but somewhere I have to do it at, it's so useful.

Posted 3 years ago

emil.jonsson says:

This is a pretty important feature since it is quite unpresidented and is clearly something that will become quite useful and probably attract immense popularity. Considering what any said, surely it is nice to have it remid you but maybe there should simply be a view that would be similar to "Tasks near me".

Posted 3 years ago

spacebear says:

Looking at the newest announcements from Apple, it looks like they also took notice of this thread... ;)

I agree this for me would be my number one request. Especially since it's coming in iOS 5 as native functionality.

Posted 3 years ago

ben_b says:

I think this should be possible and is a good idea. It is one of the features that the new iOS 5 task app will have.

Posted 3 years ago

matthauger says:

does iOS 5 have an API for third-party developers to take advantage of location-based notifications?

Posted 3 years ago

jameshsi says:

location-based notifications is good, but I am afraid it will consume more power to do that.

Posted 3 years ago

narkeeso says:

I've been using the iOS Reminders app that is built into the new iOS 5 and it's no replacement for RTM, the only redeeming feature is it's location based reminders.

http://cl.ly/2B2M1D2B2z3R2p0D3M1o

Please add this feature!

Posted 3 years ago

jared.cherup says:

After watching the keynote for iOS 5, I was astounded. It's one of those "Hey, we're living in the future" things. Then I found out the Android version already has this. Please implement this for iPhone, before this Fall. I promise to give everyone high fives.

Posted 3 years ago

sebastian.lenk says:

I definitely would LOVE such a feature. To be honest most of my todos are bound to some location. But please: Remind me every time I arrive at a certain location and some todos are due. Like in Minesweeper: One step forward > Ah! Three mines > One step left > Uh, 2 mines > and so on ...

Posted 3 years ago

hawaii350 says:

I'd also love to see this. My problem with making lists is I always forget to look at them. Its fine for lists with definite due dates but a lot of my to do lists are location based.

Posted 3 years ago

gadox says:

Please add it. :D

Georeme is a good solution.

Posted 3 years ago

dantrain says:

I would also like to see this feature implemented in future!

Posted 3 years ago

kozziou says:

+1

This would be so helpful for me!

Posted 3 years ago

moneysh15 says:

Please work on this for next release,

Posted 3 years ago

deanchile says:

This would be HUGE. The only thing that the iPhone Reminders app that is coming out will have that RTM doesn't have is location reminders. This would set RTM above the rest by leaps and bounds.

Posted 3 years ago

tsymonds says:

+2!

Posted 3 years ago

thechilibuddy says:

What is the point of locations if it doesn't alert me when i'm there? Please make location awareness notification available!

Posted 3 years ago

nick.henry says:

So word is Apple is planning on implementing this very feature, which RTM already supports on android, into their next iOS update. Supposedly in the next week or so. That's all fine and dandy, but I would much prefer to stick with RTM, which I know and love (and pay for). Seriously guys, what is the hold up?!?

Posted 3 years ago

dburdi says:

I guess the next question is whether or not Siri with location awareness is something that is going to be considered in the next (hopefully soon) update to RTM for iPhone?

Siri looks appealing and I'd hate to nit see it compatible with RTM. Is the API from Apple even open to that?

Posted 3 years ago

kevin.fagan says:

It looks like omnifocus for the iPhone has introduced this feature so there must be support for it in the iOS 5 SDK. Would be an awesome feature for RTM to have too.

Posted 3 years ago

papzadsl says:

I assume you know well API on iOS 5. Among them, there is this geo-fencing one, which allows to use GPS/cellular data to pinpoint your location and trigger an event (i.e., an alarm).It is something used by built in ToDo new app and the soon-to-be-released "Find my friends" app.My question: do you plan to implement this one with local notifications on iOS 5?

Posted 3 years ago

alecbrown says:

People keep speculating whether this is possible with iOS5, it has been available since iOS4. The 'significant change location API' is available, what you have to do it provide a delegate to the CLLocationManager class and calling the startMonitoringSignificantLocationChanges() method.

+1. Also, a good way to, you know, not lose all your customer base to Apple's new hotness!

Posted 3 years ago

almondwine says:

Another comment - locations view is, obviously, useless once you're already on the road. That's what an iPhone app is for. When you're not on the road.

Posted 3 years ago

damonkirkpatrick says:

Please don't make me switch to the new tasks feature on the iPhone. I LOVE RTM but really, really, REALLY need location awareness! Please.. I'm not going to beg. Ok, yes I am. PLEASE!

Posted 3 years ago

psychopot says:

+1

Posted 3 years ago

steven.beth says:

This is a must now IOS 5 is available. Is it possible to do on IOS 5?

Posted 3 years ago

larrinski says:

With Apple's Reminders App now offering Location reminders, and RTM having Locations, I hope it's only a matter of time before the RTM iPhone App gets this feature!!! Please.

Posted 3 years ago

richtack says:

me as well. it's the one thing about RTM that could really add functionality. till then, i will be forced to use Apple's new reminders for location based tasks. it's so Fischer Price, but location based alerts are unbelievably helpful!

Posted 3 years ago

pgrammatas says:

+1

Posted 3 years ago

psumeet says:

I agree...this is a must have feature now that Apple's own Reminders App does this quite well

Posted 3 years ago

jfried01 says:

Add me to the list (no pun intended!) A definite requirement ! I don't like the Apple Reminders but the location feature is a deal breaker.

Posted 3 years ago

furet says:

+1

Posted 3 years ago

phaedo says:

absolute must have. Reminders is not an RTM replacement to be sure, but location-awareness is a game changer in the space. RTM, please continue to lead here and do not let this pass without entering the space.

Posted 3 years ago

anders.bengtsson says:

+1

Posted 3 years ago

bcaoyonan says:

I agree. I consider myself a power RTM user; I use the RTM app on my iPhone 4, use the gmail plugin and use RTM with Dial2Do. I now also use location based reminders on my iOS5 device. To have location based tasks within RTM on iOS would propel this application to powerful new heights.

RTM team: thanks for all the support and work thus far R. You guys are awesome :)

Posted 3 years ago

arminta7 says:

This is a must! +1 from me.

Posted 3 years ago

ariadne_cycles says:

Me too, please! The iPhone's Reminders is pretty basic, so I won't be switching, but location-based reminders would be very useful

Posted 3 years ago

martin.rumo says:

LBR: Just do it! ... please!

Posted 3 years ago

ppatel says:

+1 This is a must.

Posted 3 years ago

jalm1 says:

Should be added to iPhone like omnifocus

Posted 3 years ago

markus.tauchnitz says:

+1 Please add support for this!

Posted 3 years ago

ken.katen says:

+1. Game changing possibilities here - don't let 'em pass you by.

Posted 3 years ago

phillipgreene says:

+1. This has to be a matter of when, not if, location-ware reminders are enabled. If you have the ability to do this now, it would create a lot of buzz among new iphone users, and probably generate a small rush of new customers. What ken.katen said: don't let it pass you by.

Posted 3 years ago

chriso.mcdonald says:

+1. First post suggesting this was 10 months ago. Is there any information of when/If this is going to be available.

Posted 3 years ago

rapamatic says:

+1. Really need this to stay competitive. Location based reminders are a key advertising point for the iPhone 4s/Siri.

Posted 3 years ago

dmaneyapanda says:

Absolute requirement for next versions of your iOS app to integrate with LBR seamlessly.

Posted 3 years ago

marco.delgado says:

I came to the forums to suggest exactly this feature, hopefully someone already anticipated me!! I've been looking for something like this for years, so like the original poster said, this is life catching. YOU HAVE TO DO IT!

Posted 3 years ago

michael.cohen says:

This is the single feature that will make me switch to native IOS reminders...Please give an update on plans to include and timeline

Posted 3 years ago

dburdi says:

+1. I love remember the milk but you guys really need to stay ahead of the curve on stuff like this. You ARE a REMINDERS app and business and things like this should be a primary focus. Apple barely cares about their "Reminders" app and they have this feature.

Posted 3 years ago

stocad says:

Totally just realized my life needs this! Glad to hear you guys are already talking about it :-)

Posted 3 years ago

mww315 says:

+1

Posted 3 years ago

losaro says:

+1 Save us !

Posted 3 years ago

ppickett says:

Would love to see the live location alerts in iOS!

Posted 3 years ago

iamscottiew says:

+1

Posted 3 years ago

gstiebler says:

+1

Posted 3 years ago

acherry says:

Come on...+1

Posted 3 years ago

bidropcom says:

I would totally go pro with that addition... I still use iOS5 reminder for that reason...

Posted 3 years ago

bobmalecki says:

I want this function too

Posted 3 years ago

vallynn says:

I don't understand why this thread is here. Like Yonah commented on this thread several months ago, RTM does have location-based notifications. I've been using it on my Android phones for quite a long time (way more than a year, I believe).

Posted 3 years ago

sisugirl says:

I would like a multi-location option for tasks that could be performed in any of several places -- like my local grocery stores. It seems now that I need to choose only one store for notification.

Posted 3 years ago

beaubranson says:

+1

Posted 3 years ago

asienchris says:

+1

Posted 2 years ago

romedian says:

+1

Posted 2 years ago

romedian says:

Just paid $25 for a year, only to find out that the iOS app doesn't have this basic feature. Very, very disappointed.

Posted 2 years ago

jgbaum says:

+1000

Posted 2 years ago

uter says:

YES Would be nice to have...

Posted 2 years ago

matthew.boatman says:

After an exchange with an Customer Support Rep he redirected me to this feature to vote for it but I had already voted for it. Please Please Please do this. I wish I got more than two votes to put behind this. Thanks guys. Oh yeah, +1000

Posted 2 years ago

jasonfist says:

+1 from me too. Would be extremely useful.

Posted 2 years ago

bforsdick says:

I just want to chime in, saying how great this would be. I use Apple's Reminder app for this purpose, and having to switch back and forth between that for location-based todos, and everything else on RTM isn't ideal.

Posted 2 years ago

brian.steggeman says:

This is badly needed in any modern to-do app.

Posted 2 years ago

samiles says:

Lots of to do apps have this now. I was so disappointed that the new iOS app didn't have this feature, when I understand that the Android app has had it for ages!

Posted 2 years ago

the.casey says:

+1

Posted 2 years ago

ssmi153 says:

+1

Posted 2 years ago

isenguard says:

Could the Siri integration be extended, so that the Reminders app has access to a particular saved search within RTM?

Then the Reminders app can be responsible for alarms, notifications, and location-based stuff (which it's great at already).

Posted 2 years ago

caedium says:

+1

Posted 2 years ago

eg0013 says:

+1 on this. I hate switching back and fourth between reminders and RTM.. it would be awesome to have this feature in RTM!

Posted 2 years ago

skisulli says:

basically just copy the location functionality that reminders has

Posted 2 years ago

thamlyn says:

+1 I'd love to see this feature. It's seems like such a natural addition. Let's see it soon RTM crew!

Posted 2 years ago

martin.strachota says:

+2 I'm a bit disappointed to find out that RTM iPhone App doesn't support this feature. I somehow automatically thought it does....

Posted 2 years ago

psumeet says:

+1

Posted 2 years ago

mgamrot says:

Please incorporate this thing!

Posted 2 years ago

mr.louis says:

that would be awesom

Posted 2 years ago

fmhern says:

I upgraded to Pro, mistakenly thinking that the Location field in my tasks meant RTM could provide location-based notifications. Please add this soon!

I've got a pro membership but now wondering if it's worth switching to another app that provides such functionality.

Could we get an update if this is going to be included, and if so when, so I can make a decision? Thank you :-)

Posted 2 years ago

watkinscj says:

+1

Posted 2 years ago

jvv says:

+1 on location-based reminders. I think this is quite handy in some cases.

Thanks,Jan

Posted 2 years ago

msurtees says:

+2 I guess I don't understand what the locations are for then. Would like to see location based alerts on iOS

Posted 2 years ago

anjana_w says:

really really need this feature

Posted 1 year ago

meghanclare says:

+1 Yes!

Posted 1 year ago

bluesgeek says:

Please do!

Posted 1 year ago

lifeonatrip says:

best idea ever, i always want this feature when i am around

Posted 1 year ago

jeff.bellune says:

I don't want this topic to get overlooked or ignored because location-based alerts already exist for Android. I'm voting for location-based alerts for iOS. Thanks!

Jeff

Posted 1 year ago

craig.litherland says:

Yes, location based alerts for IOS would be huge. I need this to go to the next level of GTD organization.

Posted 1 year ago

fedepena says:

Agree, please add them.

Posted 1 year ago

jeffharing says:

iCal reminders has the location feature and it works really well - it's just that I'm moving over to RTM and as the name implies.... "Remember the Milk" would be a nice reminder when I walk into the grocery store! Hello!!